This newly published book tells the story of the Yayasan Usaha Mulia, YUM, from its earliest work in the Jakarta slums in the 1960's to its current programs which cover health, education and community development. Download PDF


YUM is a not-for-profit organisation that relies on the generous support of individuals and organisations from around the world. It is only with your support that we can continue to help improve the lives of the poor in Indonesia.
Donations to YUM can be directed to specific projects or to support the organisation as a whole. Donations can be made by:
You can choose to sponsor a child in one of three streams:
Sponsoring a child to go to school will provide the child's family with financial support to help cover the cost of their school fees, books, uniforms and equipment.
Annual cost of sponsorship for Primary school student - USD 170; AUD 185; GBP 100; EUR 125
Annual cost of sponsorship for Secondary school student - USD 280; AUD 310; GBP 175; EUR 21 5
Covers all living expenses, including food, healthcare, clothing and shelter at the YUM Children's Village. These sponsorships also include education costs.
Annual cost of sponsorship - USD 800; AUD 925; GBP; 535; EUR 650
Covers the cost of a young adult to attend university and their living costs.
Annual cost of sponsorship - USD 2500; AUD 3000; GBP 1500; EUR 1800
All sponsors will receive a profile of the child they sponsor and annual reports on their progress.
For more information on the Child Sponsorship & Scholarship program, click here.
Volunteers from throughout Indonesia and across the globe have contributed significantly to YUM in the past and continue to do so today. Volunteers have assisted YUM in every area from fundraising for the organisation, to helping children at the Children's Village with their reading. Our volunteer requirements are as follows:
If you are willing to donate your time, skills and energy to YUM please contact YUM.
For more information on Volunteering with YUM, click here.
Stay up to date with all that is happening at YUM by signing up to our mailing list. As a member of the mailing list, you will receive our bi-annual newsletter and updates on major occurances at YUM. To sign up for the YUM mailing list, please contact YUM.
